Use of combinations of different medications that contain acetaminophen

Certain chronic diseases can make you more vulnerable to this type of overdose. For example, people with liver damage can have acetaminophen poisoning at lower doses. Poisoning can also happen if acetaminophen is taken along with other substances that harm the liver, such as alcohol.

Risk Factors

Factors that may increase your chance of acetaminophen poisoning include:

Revision Information

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